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A pair of cranes are nesting on a rewetted peat bog in the Republic of Ireland's midlands.

High hopes cranes will breed in Ireland again after 300 years Pair nesting in midlands bog may be key to revival of species about an hour ago Kevin OSullivan Environment & Science Editor Listen now 2:36 The crane is deeply connected to the culture and history of Ireland, with the bird central to folklore tales such as Fionn MacCumhaill, the druids, St Colmcille and the Book of Kells. Photo...

Return of cranes to midlands bog raises hope for revival of species After a 300-year absence for the species, a pair are nesting on Bord Na Móna wetlands about 13 hours ago Kevin OSullivan Environment & Science Editor Listen now 2:36 The crane is deeply connected to the culture and history of Ireland, with the bird central to folklore tales such as Fionn MacCumhaill, the druids, St Colmci...

ICMSA has written to Bord na Móna proposing that an independent baseline survey be carried out in advance of the extensive rewetting project it has proposed for several sites across the midlands. The letter contains a list of conditions and considerations that the association wants responses on before the project commences this spring. Denis Drennan chairman of ICMSAs Farm and Rural Affairs Committee is calling for an independent baseline survey to establish a “pre-wetting snapshot” of the...